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Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1925, Page 2

The Railway Department notify alterations to the timetable commencing on November Ifith. The alteration!: will result in a speeding up of the journey from the various centres.

An unsuccessful Parliamentary candidate at Thursday’s meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board, said that he had ridden the wrong horse. Another member, a successful candidate, with a large majority, said that he had ridden Gloaming. A member of thehoard: Perhaps it was AVindbag.

SlHjfimons of ’the special postage stamp to lie used by the Post and Telegraph Department in connection with tho New Zealand and South Seas Kxliilii tion have been reteiveil in Dunedin. The design consists m a Afaori bonier enclosing a view of the head of the grand court and dome, festival hall and the hills beyond, with the lettering and numericals below. The design is by the well-known artist, lb Lin ley Richardson R.B.A. Air Richardson also designed the King George issue of New Zealand postage stanqis and other stamps.

On Sunday the Rev 1). ( alder, Secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society will preach in the local Churches. He will preach in St. Andrew's ill the morning and in All Saints in the evening. Mr (.'aider, who has been a minister of Hie New Zealand Presbyterian Church for 19 years, has succeeded the Rev. AH Thompson, who has been promoted to the Secretaryship of Australia. AH ('aider was at one time minister at Reel’ton, and will probably he well known to some of the Hokitika residents. He has for the last few years been in charge of the Mnsgiel congregation. lie will ho the guest of AH Hutson at St. Andrew’s Manse.

Air D. M. Findlay, president of the Moderate League anil vice-president of the Licensing Relorin Association, stated at Christchurch on Thursday that it- was a matter of great gratification to tlie moderate- section of the community that in spite of the very adverse conditions affecting the State Control issue as it now stood on the ballot paper so large an increase had taken plate in its supporting vote. That was the outstanding feature of the poll. The New Zealand Aloderate League, as a component part of the Licensing Reform Association, had made its appeal for the third issue as a means of expressing the demand for reform, and they were gratified at the response of the electors, as shown by the results. The generous support accorded gave renewed encouragement to continue the efforts of the Licensing Reform Asosciation to induce Parliament to move in the direction of sane reform, and should act- as a stimulus to Parliament- to deal promptly and fearlessly with the problem. There could be no doubt that- this was the wish of the great moderate section of the community.

W. FT. Stopfortli has a further range of Petone and Sincerity Ready-to-wear suits arriving to-day. By purchasing at our cash prices you will save ten to fifteen shillings per suit. Call at once. W. H, Stopforth, Revell Street. —A«M-.

Go to McKay’s for suitcases and attache eases. Best values, lowest prices.—Advt. Mrs Frank llav arrives at Greymouth to-day. Mrs Ilay will he the guest of her brother, Mr T. L. \. Seddon.

Messrs Newmans Motors Ltd notify for the summer mouths cars now leave on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8.30 a.ill. for Arthur’s Pass, eonneetinfg with the express to Christchurch and leaving Arthur’s Pass after the arrival of tho express from C hristchurch, reaching Hokitika at 6 p.m. The scrutiny of the AAestland rolls in this week’s election began this morning at 10.30 o’i lock at the Courthouse, liner the direction of Air H. 0. F. Coles, Returning Officer. Mr R. Scott ol Grevmouth is the scrutineer for Air O’Brien, anil Air H. F. Dcogan, of Greymonth, is the .scrutineer for Mr Seddon. The. cheeking of the rolls will take two full days it is expected, and then the official count follows to check the returns from the deputies. AA’hen that is completed the absent votes and seamen's votes received will he counted. and the final declaration made. II is unlikely the full result will ho known before Thursday next. Alcantime no credence need he given to various rumours afloat.

New carpe squares in A\ ilton, Axmuster and Velvet, just opened, see Jiese and compare prices. McKay s, the Loading Drapers.—Advt.

The Hokitika Beautifying Society is making an appeal in a fortnight s time for financial help to carry on. The Society is committed to regular payments on aecount of the gardener's salary for beautifying work done on the Squares anil about the town and has liabilities in respect to other expenditure for beautifying, dependent on donations and contributions. It will he seen I hat without adequate support the work ot Ihe Society would languish. In the appeal to he made next Saturday week the townspeople will have the opportunity of enjoying a good sporting and variety programme. Particulars for the day’s competitions and doings are set out in a eiieul.u with this day's issue, anil the attention of intending competitors is directed specially to the various sec-funis in which they may enter.

In connection with Wednesdays, general election, recognition deserves to lie given ol the excellent work of the Returning Officer for Westland (Air G. Coles) and his stall. Throughout the electorate very complete ar

rangenients wore made lor the taking

”f the poll, and tills entailed a great deal if care and attention, there being some 93 booths spread \\ ide!\ o\er the long line ol Westland. After the

; nil had closed the results began to come to hand very promptly, and it is worthy of note that for the first time on record lor AVesthmil. the whole of the polling results were made available that night, so that Indore 10 o clock the figures for the whole electorate were available, except for tho absentee voters. Very complete arrangements had Icon made at the electoral officer’s headquarters at the Customs office and here the results wore sorted and made public very promptly and efficiently. The Telegraph Office also had ;I . busy night, hut the officials made light of the special strain put on their shoulders, and in spite of the very heavy congestion of business they got through with it efficiently and prom] tlv, excellent work that wo are pleased to give publicity to. Tn connection with the receipt of returns of outside results, tile wireless also added to the early receipt- of news, and several 10sults came to hand l>v that means in advance of the telegraphic nd\ico. When the- returns entile to hand they were promptly placed on the hoards, and thanks to the splendid lighting effects arranged by the Knnieri Floetrie Lid. officials, the figures were very clearly seen. There were two powerful lamps of 1000 candle power each used lor the occasion, and the result was higl.lv -atisfactory to all cmecnied.

McKay’s Bargain: 80 new Reversible Wool Rugs, just landed direct imm .Messrs A. anil 11. Naylor (the manufacturers), England. (Aliddle man’s profit eliminated). Four sizes !2l't, 275; 13ft, 33s 'Oil; 18ft, 40s (id; and sofa size 635. Ordinary prices are 35s 425, -19 s (id and 735, respectively. We can supply sets of one design in different sizes. Don’t pay more than .on should. \ isit AlcKay s.—Advt.

Surplus stock sale at AlcGruer’s begins on Saturday October 3lst. Drastic reductions in every department. A good profitable chance for you to buy the new summer goods at end of the season’s sale prices. Heavy stocks are on hand, heavy shipments are coming forward. AYe must have room. A\e must have money. The prices aie down to bedrock, fall and see for yourself. Mi-Gruer’s. Hokitika anil Grevmouth.—Advt.

Loss than a penny a dozen. That is what it costs to preserve eggs with Sharhind’s “ Aloa ’’ Brand Egg Preservative. Eggs keep fresh for months.—Advt.

Just opened out a big purchase ot mfid-ol millinery and ready to wear hats. You must inspect them early, otherwise the pick of them will he sold out as the price is exceptionally low at Schroder and Co.—Advt.

A friend for you! “ Naz.ol ” is sine protection against coughs and colds. 30 doses only Is fid—.Advt.